Description
Tasting Notes
The Chardonnay lover’s Sauvignon Blanc! Minerality makes a quick cameo, then fades back to make room for white chocolate-covered almonds, marshmallow, pineapple, kumquat, and dried apricot. The palate explodes with lemon creamsicle, white nectarine, wet stone and paraffin. The push pull between oak-influence and acid makes this a delectably layered, yet balanced sipper that will stand up to some longer age time.
Vineyard
The Livermore Valley AVA boasts one of the original U.S. appellations granted by the BATF in October of 1982. It has an east-west orientation, making it unique among northern California winegrowing regions. This orientation allows the coastal fog and marine breezes to come in from the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay and cool the valley’s warm air, resulting in warm days and cool nights, ideal conditions for producing fully-ripened, balanced fruit.
Winemaking
This Sauvignon Blanc went directly to press at harvest. Fermentation completed predictably and was followed by cold stabilization within the first few months to retain a bright and youthful character.
Fermentation
A cool fermentation in stainless steel allowed for a slow and steady fermentation period. No secondary fermentation has kept this wine firmly acidic and refreshing.
Aging
Aged in stainless steel for 5 months, finished in new French Oak for 6 months.
Interests
Underrated musicians, Independent films, wedding crashing, doppelgängers, sweater vests, snowshoeing, and vinyl records.
